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𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 Summer's here, and so are the heat waves. Did you know trees and green spaces improve air quality and cool our cities? Green roofs, vertical gardens, and parks boost biodiversity and sustainability. At CRA, we champion natural materials and eco-friendly construction to cut buildings' carbon footprints. Nature in cities is essential to combat global warming, enhance quality of life, and build resilient, healthy urban spaces. Meanwhile, here at CRA, we enjoy the coolness under the shade of our tree. CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati #CarloRattio #office #spaziinnovativi #workingspace #coworking #teamwork #cralife #summer #hot #cities #garden

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Our design for Jian Mu Tower has been awarded in the Green Architecture category at the DNA PARIS DESIGN AWARDS 2024! Our vision for this office building in Shenzhen, China, features 10,000 square meters of vertical hydroponic farms on its façade, designed to cultivate crops. The 218-meter skyscraper will integrate natural and artificial elements, allowing tenants to grow, purchase, and consume fresh produce within the building, fulfilling the needs of about 40,000 people annually. Jian Mu Tower will house offices, a supermarket, and a food court, aiming to establish an autonomous food supply chain. Additionally, the building will include landscape terraces and inner gardens, promoting biodiversity, enhancing relaxation, and reducing reliance on air conditioning through effective solar shading. This project exemplifies our commitment to addressing climate change through design, integrating advanced technology to harmonize urban living with the natural world. 📸: Jian Mu Tower, 2021 - CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati #CarloRatti #verticalfarm #naturalartificial DNA Paris

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𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗥𝗔 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺! /𝟰 Back to our "MEET THE TEAM", this week we talked with Nicolette, a senior architect at CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati. CRA's architecture and innovation team collaborates with private and public stakeholders to develop innovative architectural and engineering solutions with a positive environmental and social impact. Nicolette is a senior architect who began her professional journey in 2016 in Rotterdam. Her early work focused on three key design themes: addressing housing density issues, transforming historic buildings, and regenerating urban areas. In 2022, Nicolette joined Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA). Reflecting on her time at CRA, she states, "I really resonate with the studio's values - innovation, sustainability, and the transformative power of design to enhance urban living - and I believe they guide our approach to every project." Currently, Nicolette is working on the Mondadori Office Playground project in Milan, Italy, which proposes a radical renovation of modern furniture, aiming to create a fully reconfigurable work environment. She explains: "This project embodies a vision of architecture that I believe in. Our approach is rooted in a deep respect for the building's historical legacy, yet we've been able to imbue it with natural and cutting-edge solutions." CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati Nicolette Marzovilla #CarloRatti #office #spaziinnovativi #workingspace #coworking #teamwork #cralife

𝗔 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 CRA is transforming an old hospital complex in Modena, Italy, into a major cultural and innovation hub named AGO Modena Fabbriche Culturali, featuring a triangular plaza with a movable, origami-like roof. The 20,000 square-meter project blends architectural conservation with kinetic architecture to create dynamic, flexible spaces, including a kinetic roof in one courtyard that adapts to various conditions and functions. The project, situated at the entrance to Modena’s medieval city center, aims to restore and adapt the historic site dynamically, keeping parts of the restoration unfinished to allow for future transformations. CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati Studio Italo Rota AGO Modena Fabbriche Culturali #ago #modena #nasa #origami #cra #carloratti #chuckhoberman #architecture #design #future

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati, along with Italo Rota and Maestro Technologies, transforms Palazzo Mondadori in Milan, maintaining Oscar Niemeyer's iconic design while introducing innovative workplace strategies. The renovation for leading Italian publisher Mondadori, in collaboration with Generali Real Estate, covers over 20,000 square meters, with plans for a wider renovation of Niemeyer's European landmark. The project reimagines modern furniture by refurbishing over 1300 units of original modular furnishings, integrating wood and creating reconfigurable modules that incorporate natural elements. The redesign includes desks that promote informal encounters, transparent meeting rooms for continuity, and a layout that maximizes natural light, enhancing the connection with the surrounding park. The intervention aims to rejuvenate the cutting-edge office spaces of the 1970s with modern innovation, fostering a dynamic and engaging work environment. CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati Carlo Ratti #workspaces #office #greenworkplace #plantlife #workspacedesign #biophilia #ecobuilding #carlorattiassociati #design Generali Real Estate Gruppo Mondadori Studio Italo Rota

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗥𝗔 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺! /𝟯 This week, we talked with Camilla Nicolini, Strategy & Innovation Associate at CRA. The Strategy & Innovation team collaborates with private and public stakeholders to develop innovative architectural and engineering solutions with a positive environmental and social impact. Camilla is a licensed architect who began her studies at Università di Roma Tre in Rome and continued at Politecnico di Torino in Turin, where she earned a master's degree in Architecture for Sustainability. For her master’s thesis, she explored strategies for revitalizing the Val Formazza area, a project that earned her the Uncem Prize. In her role at CRA, she says: “Contributing to the projects 'Wood You Believe?' and 'The Wood Without the Tree,' has profoundly shaped my understanding and passion for sustainable design, while allowing me to engage deeply with the firm's values of sustainability and innovation." The two projects were showcased during Milan Design Week in 2023 and 2024, respectively. Camilla continues: "'The Wood You Believe?' installation highlighted the beauty and potential of circularity, showcasing how high-quality timber panels can be produced entirely from recycled wood. 'The Wood Without the Tree' took this further by using digital fabrication techniques, demonstrating the potential of technology to revolutionize the construction industry by optimizing material use and the fabrication process. It's really meaningful to work on projects that align with my values, and it's special to see them materialize." CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati Camilla Nicolini #CarloRatti #office #spaziinnovativi #workingspace #coworking #teamwork #cralife

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 The Patapsco River is now clear of debris, and traffic is set to resume on June 10 in Baltimore. This follows the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge after a collision with a container ship in March. Currently, the Maryland Transportation Authority is looking for design-and-build teams to reconstruct the bridge. We're stepping in by submitting our unsolicited proposal for the replacement of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Our vision is to create structures that harmonize with nature and utilize cutting-edge technology to prevent future accidents. Partnering with Webuild and engineer Michel Virlogeux, our cable-stayed design aims to enhance safety and accommodate high traffic demands. CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati #CarloRatti Webuild #MichelVirlogeux #design #baltimorebridge #bridge #construction #usa 📸 Brick Visual

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Forbes interviewed Carlo on the theme of the #BiennaleArchitettura2025, #IntelliGens. “A challenge that can only be addressed collaboratively, with a plurality of approaches. Around the world, cities and territories are rapidly evolving in response to climate change. Forced to address urgent problems - rising sea levels, urban heat islands, extreme weather events, protection of the most vulnerable populations - local communities around the world are now at the forefront of innovation processes in the built environment.” The Biennale Architettura 2025 will encourage collaborations among various professionals to advance scientific knowledge, and it is this interdisciplinary approach that forms the basis of Intelligens. Fondazione La Biennale di Venezia Forbes Italia #EnzoArgante #BiennaleArchitettura2025 #IntelliGens #CarloRatti #LaBiennaleDiVenezia #BiennaleArchitettura